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This book has an entirely different structure than the ones I've previously read. Typically, it begins with the main character's development throughout the course of the first 60 percent of the novel. However, this novel has a distinctive impact since the author gives away the key twist in the second chapter. I really like the book overall, however there are numerous passages that made me think negatively towards Chris. Chris might have continued to pursue his goals without harming his loved ones or his close acquaintances. If only he understood how to behave like a man and how to deal and settle the issues once and for all. He simply couldn't go in such a careless manner, all of a sudden. There could be a more effective method to respond to his father's issue. Chris was really fortunate to meet many individuals who truly loved him while traveling. He continued to flee from them, nevertheless, as they drew near to him. Chris' encounter has made me dislike him a lot. He was unaware of the extent to which he injured everyone around him. He cannot use his suffering as a justification to mistreat others. In any case, Chris and Carnie shouldn't have been treated that way by their parents. They must have had severe trauma when they were little. After Chris was born, Walt continued to maintain two residences and even fathered a child with his ex-wife, which I find totally incomprehensible. When Chris was a teenager and learned such news about his own father, I can't even begin to understand how badly that stung. How could someone like Walt exist? Despite being financially affluent, he is the worst father ever and entirely irresponsible. He has a wonderful dream, and working toward your own dreams is equally wonderful. But he must also give attention to other aspects of his life. And if he decides to solely think about his dream, at least be ready. Everyone is aware that living in the outdoors is an extremely risky risk, even him. The map, though, was the most crucial item he overlooked. OMG, who did he believe himself to be—a GOD? Without a map, how could he have known all the directions? He also didn't make a fallback strategy. If he just leaves a message or requests that someone locate him if they don't spot him leaving after a particular amount of time before he enters the wild. He might have to perish by himself in the wilderness but can return to live a better life.
#WelldoneChris
#UrTheHero
#Legacywillcontinue

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I was born and raised in Vietnam for almost 12 years. My family moved to the United States for my future. Growing up in Vietnam, I saw how hard my family worked day and night to have enough money to support me to get educated. Vietnam is one of the countries that is hard to find a job. Fortunately, my family got sponsored by my aunt. It was a dream. America gives me a lot of opportunities for me to achieve what I want. I will always be grateful and appreciate it.  I think I was destined to take on challenges. My long-term goal is to have a reliable career, leave home, and live independently. That is one of my life's dream objectives. Of course, it takes time to accomplish many little goals, such as getting a part-time job, purchasing my first vehicle, and carefully learning how to manage my time. I detest being idle, therefore I'm motivated to work and study hard today in the hopes that my efforts may one day be rewarded. I enjoy going somewhere a lot. Imagine waking up in a new nation to enjoy life one day with nothing to worry about. That's my goal is to live the best and the happiest live I can.
#Travel
#Stablelife
#Happylife
#Yolo

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Summary: The setting of the epilogue of Into the Wild began with Chris's parents (p. 202), Billie and Walt, visiting Alaska by helicopter with Krakauer. They went to where Chris was found dead, the bus he resided in, and found some of his belongings. She recognizes the silverware (p. 202) he took from their house back in Virginia. Billie found a pair of jeans Chris left, she lifted it up, smelled it, and told Walt that it smelled like her son with a painful (p. 202) smile. After looking around for a while, they left behind a plaque (p. 202) memorializing Chris McCandless's death and a suitcase of supplies, including Christopher’s childhood bible, and a note urging runaways to contact their families. Chris's parents said they were glad to visit the bus and  specified that they might have found Christopher’s decision to live in the wild admirable if he had not died. Krakauer, Walt and Billie get back into the helicopter with a monumental silence (p.201). After the takeoff, they look at the bus as the distance slowly vanishes from their sight.

Analysis: Despite all of their secrets and deeds, after reading every chapter and the ending, I feel relatively favorable toward Chris's parents. Chris's parents are still there, so they naturally wish to safeguard him at all costs. Although it was too late to apologize after discovering their kid dead by the time they recognized how terrible they were as parents. Because Jon Krakauer was able to repeat Chris's tale and make it a national bestseller, I'm really appreciative of the narrator. Sincerity be damned, I don't think this book was a tragedy so much as it was a way of teaching everyone that you may achieve freedom and pleasure by simply listening to your heart.

#Imissyoumyson
#pleasedontrunaway
#nothingismorevalublethanfamily

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Summary: The setting of the last chapter is still at the bus, although this was when Chris was still alive. At the beginning of the chapter, Chris wanted to cross the river but he failed to, so he went back and started hunting. In his diary, he is said to be sickened by wild potato or Hedysarum Alpinum seeds. Although those seeds contain a toxin when they begin to sprout, why did Chris eaten so many sprouted seeds? One theory could he Chris being confused between wild potato with wild sweet-pea (p.191). Our author was certain that wild sweet pea was the cause behind Chris's death. However, when he sent the sample to the scientist, it had no sign of poison (p.190). But Krakauer didn't stop there, he researched for years and discovered a mold that produces a toxic alkaloid. With the given situation when Chris was slowly dying from starvation (p.198), he ate moldy wild potato seeds and was poisoned. On his hundredth day in the wild, Chris leaves a note that he will likely. He traveled North to find a cabin and he was suspected for vandalism, but it was never mentioned in his diary so he couldn't have done it. On August 5 1992, he wrote "DAY 100! I MADE IT!" jubilantly (p.195). Chris continued to hunt for food where he thrives on berries. Chris never made an SOS fire because that would harm the wilderness (p.188) that he dearly loves. Before he died, Chris left a note that he had a happy life behind a poem by Robinson Jeffers that describe death and stoicism. In the last lines of the book, Krakauer describes the peace in Chris's eyes in the last photograph he took of himself and compares him to a monk.

Analysis: I'm upset and feel horrible for Chris after reading the final chapter of Into the Wild. He carried a deep love for the woods with him the entire time, so he never considered returning to civilisation. Even when he was close to passing away, he was unable to light a fire to draw aircraft; instead, he only thought that his life had been pleasant and meaningful. After everything Chris has accomplished, I genuinely appreciate him since so few people would think of mother nature before themselves. I wish someone had discovered him and treated him so he might survive to leave a legacy.

#Iatemoldypotatoes #berrieskilledme #Iwasahappyman

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Summary: Exactly a year after Chris turned away from the Teklanika River, our author and three of his companions went to visit the bus Chris resided. They use a topographic (p.173) map to locate a large aluminum basket strung across the river and we can tell that Chris never found this because he carried no map with him. Krakauer and his friends rode on the basket to get across the river as they screamed and shrieked, enjoying the thrilling (p.175) ride. As they hiked, our author feels that the landscape was unnerving and he was grateful (p.176) to be with his companions. After a while, at 9 PM, they had reached the bus where they found scattered skeletons of all the animals Chris had shot. He found a particular skeleton where people mistook it for a caribou, but it turns out to be a moose. Inside the bus, he found Chris's belongings where he took special interest in Jim Gallien’s boots and a custom machete scabbard made by Ronald Franz. After a while, the scene of the bus became eerie so they camped outside while eating moose meat using the same grill Chris used. While discussing Chris's death, they were reminded of the artist and explorer John Muir and the writer Henry David Thoreau’s nature writings to attempt to castigate (p.182) Chris for being unprepared. Chris was prepared and had a different philosophy where he was searching for a blend of self-sacrifice and independently achieved happiness to satisfy his beliefs (p.182). The night went by as they fell asleep discussing what type of person Chris was.

Analysis: This chapter has a calming, depressing tone about it. Simply checking Chris's circumstances to see whether there was anything remarkable was all that our author and his buddy intended to do. I was quite thrilled when they discovered the presents that Chris had received from others, such as the boots and machete, because Chris never forgot about them; he just doesn't want to be a member of a family. If Chris had stayed longer with one of the persons he met, I thought his life may have been better. Because he is aware of Chris's goals and the circumstances leading to his demise, our author therefore appears to be truly understanding. Overall, I'm glad Chris' story was written and conveyed since it's straightforward yet has profound implications.
#ridingacrossteklanikariver
#itwasamoose
#travelingwithfriends

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Summary: The setting of this chapter has changed after Chris departed (p.157) in Carthage, South Dakota. He started heading to Denali National Park by hitching rides. He met an RV delivery man named Gaylord Stuckey who gave him a ride from a hot spring at the edge of the Yukon territory to Whitehorse, Alaska. Gaylord was very impressed by Chris's intelligence, and during their ride, they were talking about Chris's family; we already know he has a good relationship with Carine but a very toxic relationship with Walt. Gaylord took Chris to Fairbanks, where he begged (p.160) Chris to call his parents, though Chris would never. He then visits the university and buys a book about edible plants. He also purchases a gun and leaves town without noticing Gaylord. After that, he met Gallien who dropped him off at Denali National Park. He went into the park and waded easily across the Teklanika River. On May 1, 1992, after a long time of trudged (p.163), he finds abandoned bus  records in his journal “Magic Bus Day.”He wrote about his independence, things he encountered, and how he overcame them. He was elated (p.163) because the bus was comfortable and he was part of the wild. When summer comes, he hikes away from the bus but encounters difficulty navigating the soggy summer ground. He returns to the bus, which he then considered as his home. At the end of the chapter, the author tells us that Chris was very close to civilization (p.168), including a highway, although he did not know it and was isolated enough not to be able to leave when he was on the brink of death.

Analysis: Chris had once more walked away from someone he had met after reading this chapter. When prompted to contact his parents, Chris felt the urge to depart even though he was quite outgoing with Gaylord. Chris doesn't appear to be bothered by his difficulties, and he seems to enjoy them. Actually, he had always intended to record his notebook while riding the bus he considers his home. I adore this quality in Chris because it makes him look to be having the time of his life without the help of technology or other people. Even though I question why Gaylord didn't report Chris because he is aware of his tale and where he was going, perhaps doing so would have prevented Chris's death.

#likeinthebus
#MagicBus
#Peaceful

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Summary: So Krakauer makes it back to his tent, all butt hurt that he didn't achieve his goal of summiting Devil's Thumb.  In a genius move, he decided to smoke a joint to make himself feel better since he's a bit depressed.  Well, he ends up setting his tent on fire causing it to vaporize one of the walls so the temperature inside drops by 30 degrees or so.  Good job, Jon!  Anyway, this causes him to think about his reason for running away to climb:  his volatile (p. 147) history with his father!  They have a very similar relationship to Walt and Chris - dad is stubborn, treats his son poorly, pushes him away with his medical school expectations (p. 148) since he himself is a doctor.  Yeah, I know: we've heard this story before.  Jon uses these complicated (p. 147) family memories as motivation:  he's going to attempt to summit the Thumb to prove his disbelieving dad wrong!  He fixes his tent by packing it with snow and forges a plan to begin his final ascent on a slightly "easier" side of the mountain, the southeast side.  At sunrise, he summons ALL of his courage and overcoming all of the terrifying (p. 150) obstacles, he finally makes it to the top - YAY!  He enjoys the view for a minutes, snaps a few pics, and begins his descent.  When he finally makes it off the mountain, he tells a few people what he did.  They aren't extremely impressed.  This makes Jon think about what he did and why he did it, causing him to say, "I thought climbing Devil's Thumb would fix all that was wrong with my life.  In the end, of course, it changed almost nothing.  But I came to appreciate that mountains make poor receptacles for dreams. And I lived to tell my tale" (p. 155). Years later when writing this book, he realizes that his hubris (p.155) pushed him to his limits to achieve his goal, but that the impact his possible death had on those who loved him would've been catastrophic.  This is why he believes that Chris had NO intention to die in the wild, that he was only chasing his young, irresponsible dream.

Analysis: If Chris had survived, I wonder if his emotions would have been the same as Jon's. When he is a parent or grandfather, will he reflect on his actions and ask, "Why in the H-E-double hockey sticks did I rush out into the woods by myself?" I frequently consider Chris' current state of affairs as I read this book. Instead than only serving as an inspiration to certain readers of this book, I wonder whether he would have done more to alter the course of history for the better via his activism and ideas. I regret not knowing.

#Thetentisonfire
#LET'SGOKING
#ITLOOKCOLD

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Summary: To answer Billie McCandless' question at the end of Chapter 13 about why anyone would do what Chris did, Jon Krakauer flips the script and tells his own story of Alaska adventure.  At the age of 23, Krakauer decides to head to the great north to find himself not by living in the wild, but by climbing the major mountains in the 49th state.  He becomes obsessed with hiking Devil's Thumb, a very steep, challenging ascent on the glacier (p. 138) known as the Stikine Ice Cap.  Like Chris, completing this climb becomes the only important thing in Krakauer's life.  Chris obsessed over the bush, while Jon's obsession (p. 134) is this rare climbing achievement.  Much like he anticipated, the ascent is dangerous and potentially deadly.  Krakauer proceeds with caution during whiteout snow storms while crossing over delicate crevasses (p. 140) which could crack and send him tumbling down hundreds of feet.  On a beautiful May day, Krakauer decides that this is it, he must summon the courage and concentration (p. 142) he needs to summit this peak today or else...Even with the warm temps and sunny day, the ice is impenetrable and Krakauer panics (p. 143).  He can see the summit, but he can't reach it.  His only option is down.

Analysis: This chapter aims to convince readers that Chris isn't crazy, much as Chapters 8 and 9. Our author is one of many people who have pursued their aspirations despite the danger involved. Both guys were seeking the excitement they believed would make them feel better while also escaping from something. But rather than talking about himself, I think Krakauer should have talked about women. I have no doubt that women have ventured to Alaska in pursuit of their goals and to the very edge of their abilities.
#OkMountainClimber
#Dangthat'stall.
#JohnYOLO

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Summary: This is a continued part of the drama in Chris's family. But in this chapter, we have a special guest, the family dog (pg.128), Buck. The narrator came to visit Carine McCandless, Chris's sister, who appears to be the most hurting  (pg. 128) from his loss. Before starting on his journey, Chris asks his mom if he could take Buckey on his trip but his mom didn't allow that. Carine thinks that if Chris had taken the dog with him, he wouldn't end up in such tragedy as he is suffering right now. She also describes how she was shocked when she heard that her brother died and her grief over Chris's death. She then visits Alaska to take his ashes and his belonging such as film rolls. She breaks down (pg 129) and grief (pg 129) so hard until she lost 10 lbs cause she refuses to eat and so does her mom. But oppositely, their dad gained a significant amount of weight!

Analysis: Because Carine has had such a significant loss, I am so moved by their bond and feel such compassion for her. It is incredible that she shed 10 pounds, and she is really concerned about her.
#Lovemysis
#10IBSGONE
#BUCKEYTHEDOG

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Summary: The drama in McCandless' family continue on in this chapter, which also the main thing that pushed him away. Chris had been raised overconfidently (pg.118), which he thought that the odd wouldn't apply to him. Therefore, he always took every chance when the summer came, and he hopped on his Datsun to be on the adventures. During these adventures, he had been discovered the biggest drama about his dad, Walt McCandless, was a liar to both households. He was moving forth and back between two wives, and both wives were pregnant. Neither of these two women knew about his affair, and when Chris found out he turned into a cold (pg.120) and sometimes got the anger (pg.121) inside of him with the family. Chris cut out from all of his family's drama and tried to be independent (pg. 125). Ever since he knew about the family's drama, he thought that all of his life was fiction (pg.123) , and he tried to make it all up for his own life with the adventures.

Analysis: If I were Chris, I would completely lose my mind and have no idea how to respond. Chris, the tiny guy, didn't deserve all of this; he had greater intentions. We learn more about Chris via this drama, get a deeper look at him, and now we understand why he did what he did. He was deeply wounded by his father, which is why he never believed in romance, fidelity, or capitalism.
#Thetruthhurts
#drama4life
#Twohomes

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In this chapter, we get the closer look at McCandless' family. Walt McCandless is intelligent and hard working person, and had the ability to work multiple jobs. Walt and Billie had a stressful (pg.107) time when they ran business together to make a lots of money and invest into Chris's and Carnie's future. Chris inherited many traits from Walt and Loren, Billie's dad, Chris and Carnie were welcomed to life with so many unusual gifts(pg.106). Chris took advantage of the intelligent that he got from his dad and made money out from odd jobs. Chris's nature view was from Loren, they both love the wilderness and they also much similar in many perspective. There was always the wanderlust (pg.108) energy in the McCandless' family, and it affected Chris the most. Therefore, after high school Chris took off right away to pleasure his itchy feet and wandering around the world. Chris was the most fearless (pg.109) child in the family, he could climb the most furthest on his own and got out of the house in the middle night as young as two years old toddler. The friends of Chris were also being interviewed in this chapter, and we could see that his point of view of the world was really different than what his friends  saw. He hated the idea of hungriness, and believe that everyone deserve a second chance to make up their life. That's why he rather spent the weekends to take care the vagrants (pg. 113) as a teenager than hang out with friends in the downtown. Basically, Chris was a person that didn't like to being told, and probably because he didn't like the idea of going to college but still being told to do so his disappearance for two years was unannounced so he could achieve his dream.

Analysis: I find Chris' characteristics to be incredibly outstanding; they are such unique blessings from God that if I were Chris, I would be appreciative. I'm also shocked by the family customs and the unbelievable way Walt and Billie raised the family. I also feel sorry for young Chris and Carnie since they didn't have a strong bond with their parents when they were little. I could understand how the McCandless family dynamics affected Chris since he and his father had so many characteristics, and it made things worse when both men were obstinate and egotistical. Chris and I are somewhat linked since we wouldn't listen to one other during an argument and I do get certain characteristics from my father. For this reason, in my opinion, distance is not necessary for love since it forces individuals to mature independently of one another.

#Inheritedstubborness
#Familybackground
#Likefatherlikeson

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Three days before the news (pg.99) about Chris's body is published, Jim Gallien (pg.1) who gave Chris the last ride, reached out to the police to give them some clues. The polices asked him that how does he know that it is Chris. He describe the guy was carrying equipment that "Alex" was bringing. That's how the polices trusted him. Gallien says that Alex was from South Dakota and that made them shift their investigations. (pg.99) but still couldn't find any other clue. Luckily, Westernberg heard the radio inform others about a dead hiker in Alaska that sounds just like Chris. He came to Alaska State Troopers to provide any kinds of information that he knows about Chris on the spot. More than that there were over 150 calls (pg.100) of people that know infos about Chris. Then they had to reveal Chris SSN from W-4 form that Chris filled before. Polices then shift their research to Virginia where they find Sam McCandless, Chris half brother. Sam comes to Fairfax county Police Department and he was then shown a photograph of Chris. He then confirm that it's Chris. After that, Sam and his wife then drive to Maryland to inform Chris's family about his tragedy (pg.101) loss .

Analysis: I felt really moved and sad as this chapter ended. I can't even begin to think how Chris' friends and family must be feeling right now when they get the news. Knowing that your son is starving and hurt to death in the woods must be quite upsetting and make you feel terrible.
#STOPWITHTHEFALSENEW
#CLUELESSS
#CARRYURIDentiTY

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Another chapter about a dude who isn't Chris McCandless.  Everett Ruess shares many similarities with our main character though - he's a wanderer (p. 90), free spirit, well liked risk taker and lover of all things solitude and wilderness.  Everett is a bit younger than Chris when he begins his vagabond (p. 91) journey, dropping out of UCLA after only one semester to follow his dream (p. 96) of living a nomadic existence.  Unlike Chris, Everett focuses his travels in the southwest rather than north, but like Chris he also renames himself choosing the moniker Nemo after the character Captain Nemo in the Jules Verne classic Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. And yes, Nemo the fish we know today is named after that character, too!  While on a solo expedition in Utah, Ruess seemingly disappears, never to be heard from again.  A search party is sent to find him after he goes incommunicado (p. 93), but other than finding his donkey, some cave drawings/graffiti he made and pieces of his gear, Ruess was never seen again.  Stories vary on what happen to him - maybe he was a victim of his own reckless innocence (p, 97) and fell while hiking or possibly drown, but some speculate that he was murdered by Native Americans.  No one ever found him or his remains, so Everett's end remains a mystery.  Like Chris, Everett's passion for nature and adventure won out over a conventional life, yet neither man made it out of the wild...

Analysis: Once more, I can clearly see why Krakauer included this chapter. He wants to demonstrate to us that Chris is neither the first nor the last person to have pursued their aspirations in the wild and perished. Since Everett was even younger than Chris and appeared to be following his heart rather than trying to escape family issues, his narrative is particularly tragic. I really appreciate the fact that he has a fan base similar to that of Tupac and Biggie—people who don't think he perished in the wild but rather spent his life on a reserve among the Native Americans.

#Dropoutforbest
#Dreamer
#Hardeststory

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Jon Krakauer uses this chapter to show his readers that other men have come to their demise (p. 70) on Alaskan adventures, even if the circumstances are a bit different from those of Chris McCandless.  First up is Gene Rossellini, the modern day caveman!  Gene heads north from the lower 48 in the early 1970's.  He's a super intelligent guy looking to test himself in Alaska ...sound like anyone we know??  Well, "the mayor of Hippie Cove" as Gene is called lives a prehistoric existence, testing himself to see if modern day man can live in the same way as the cavemen did it back in the day. Gene tries his hardest, but sadly writes, "I learned that it is not possible for human beings as we know to live off the land" (p. 75) before plunging a knife through his heart when he realizes the true extent of his failure (p. 75).  Next up is crazy John Waterman.  Lots of similarities to Chris:  he's from the D.C. area, has MAJOR issues with his dad and is super smart.  John is an accomplish climber and alpinist (p. 79) before he starts losing his marbles, running for president of the United States on a platform to end hunger.  SPOILER ALERT:  He doesn't win the election!  Anywho, John comes unhinged, decides to climb the most difficult mountain in all of Alaska in the dead of winter and is never heard from again.  Alaska state troopers believe he probably fell down a crevasse (p. 80) to his death, although his remains were never found.  And last up is poor Carl McCunn.  Another transplant from the lower 48, Carl is the life of the party - just like Chris.  Good guy, fun to be around, charming, but lacks common sense & thinks someone will bail him out if he ends up in trouble.  Similar to Chris, he hatches a plan to go off into the wild for a few months BUT he fails to set up an Uber (think Uber plane!) to come back and pick him up.  The summer turns to fall and McCunn is starving and freezing.  But wait...a plane flies overhead and it looks like Carl is going to be rescued!!!  Unfortunately, Carl doesn't know that waving ONE hand in the air means you're good, no need to rescue you instead of throwing TWO hands in the air, the universal sign for HELP!!!  Carl is dying a slow and painful death by a mix of starvation and frostbite, so in his final diary (p. 81) he explains that he shot himself in the head to end his misery.  Guess Chris doesn't sound that crazy or unprepared after all, huh???

Analysis: Krakauer included this chapter, and I can understand exactly why. He wants to demonstrate to us and to everyone who wrote to Outside Magazine that, A. Chris isn't the first person to do anything similar, and B. he isn't nearly as cray cray as the other fellas who have attempted this before him. The commonalities between these individuals are intriguing because they all appear to be struggling with major challenges, and they all believe that succeeding in Alaska would help them fill those gaps in their lives. Regrettably, Alaska ALWAYS appears to prevail when you go up against her. Result at the conclusion of this chapter: Alaska: 4; Lower 48 men: 0.

#IchooseAlsaka
#Let'sgobackintime
#Youguysready.

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Summary: I see that Christopher McCandless had established a practice of self-avoidance. I'm not sure if Chris is aware that he developed positive relationships with others around but is unsure on how to maintain them (pg.64). He came to the realization that his parents, in particular, treat him disrespectfully the longer he remains with them (p. 65). Despite all of his previous relationships, he developed some pretty strong friendships in Carthage. He frequently visits the community, and everybody adores him. The more they got to know Chris, the more they discovered that he was celibate (p. 65). Given that he struggled to maintain relationships and was unreliable in terms of commitment, it makes natural that Christopher died as a chaste woman (p.66). Owing to the fact that he was pursuing the wilderness, the object of his great dreams. Rather than pursuing relationships, he would like to take great chances in nature
(p. 68).

Analysis: When I read the passage in which it is said that he was a virgin when he passed away, I was genuinely astonished. I believe that at that age, most individuals are unable to avoid having sex, but with Chris, he didn't even consider it. However, this idea has two competing claims. It's because he was unable to manage the relationships. We may also remark that he had trouble committing and would constantly flee when under pressure.
#Lonely
#PreferWilderness
#Virgin

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Summary: Jon Krakauer has a letter from Ron Franz at the start of this chapter acknowledging new information that Alex, alias Christopher McCandless, provided after his passing. Krakauer is aware of the connection between Franz and Christopher. An elderly veteran of the military who was stationed in China and Japan, Ron Franz has served his country. Due to the loss of his own family and his promise to adopt Chris, Franz demonstrated a paternal bond with Chris. Chris feels as though Ron is exerting pressure on him since he delayed and repeated his hegira (pp. 48) pattern. Because of this, he always hesitates and looks for an opportunity to talk about something else. Chris provided the elderly guy advice in addition to that, though. In his final letter, Chris berated Ron (page. 51) to travel the world and take in the scenery. In order to be ready for his voyage to Alaska, Christopher lived as a hobo (pp. 53) in San Diego and Seattle while seeking a job. For the final time during his journey to Alaska, Chris had the opportunity to see Ron, Jan Burreus, and Westerberg. To people who he connected with and who had supported him during his travel, Christopher McCandless had said farewell without any pain(pg.55). Additionally, he imprinted a memory of an unalloyed (pp. 55) and singular hitchhiker in their minds that they would never be able to forget.

Analysis: This chapter made me feel much better about Chris. I am aware that Chris has some desire to alter Ron. But to reject a man who wants to adopt you and asks you to inherit his whole fortune is cruel.
#AdoptRelationship
#Thetruth
#RoughT_T

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Summary: His itch began to travel the globe once more following his time in Las Vegas. The decision to work at McDonald's was made by Christopher McCandless after stopping at Bullhead City. In addition to making comments about his appearance and frequently offering to drive him home after work, his superiors and coworkers recalled him as being homeless (page. 41). Because of the strain on him, Chris didn't seem to connect with them much, so he quit (pg.41). While visiting Bullhead City, Chris had met Charlie. Charlie said that Chris deeply adored Jack London and occasionally forgot that all his books were fiction. (pg. 44). Chris also sought to model his life after the characters in those books. Chris was able to remain in touch with Jan Burrus and inquire as to whether or not they might see him at any moment. When Jan and her partner were in the neighborhood, they paid Chris a visit. Jan was kind and treated Chris like his mother. When Jan concentrated on the game, he was aware that some of his backgrounds came from Washington, D.C. (pp. 46). When asked about his family, Chris didn't seem to mind the strain very much and tended to flee anytime he was confronted (pg. 42).

Analysis: In this point, I both admire and don't respect Christopher McCandless. I admire that he had the choice to pursue a different career and that he was honest about his nature; when he was hired, he even started a savings account. I can't help but wonder what motivated him to access the saving record. Did he have any plans for the future, presuming he was still alive? I object when people repeatedly use his example since he only left after being forced to and confronted by others. I get that it is a frustrating tendency when they don't understand your feelings and keep putting pressure on them. However, I believe he may have found a solution if he had stood up for himself and learned how to express his ideas in front of his friends and family.
#JobLess
#HateMoney
#LoveTrip

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Thus, the voyage becomes challenging in this chapter. Because of the water, Christopher McCandless had to abandon his automobile in Detrital Wash (pp. 30). He made the decision to leave that unnecessary baggage (pg. 29) there as he couldn't pull the automobile out of the muck and continue walking instead. He moved south and tramped (pg. 30) all the way around the U.S.-Mexico border during the arduous voyage from August to December. Beginning in early August, Christopher hitchhiked and met up with other vagabonds (pg.29). In order to live his best life, he even made care to maintain contact with people who had supported him. While exploring the entire southern region on his kayak, he encountered a significant storm and had such involved with it. Since he had survived the storm in the south, Christopher had a notion he could make it out there in the Alaskan bush. When Christopher reached the north again, he obtained a new job and made some money, but soon became bored and resumed his jubilant (pg. 34) trip.

Analysis: I'm surprised and applaud him for going on this adventure since, if I were him, I would never put up with a situation like that. Christopher managed to navigate the storm, and I've since learned that he could use his charm to connect with others to help him get through particular obstacles. I am grateful for his existence even though he was without many possessions or the necessities that most people nowadays must deal with. Although Christopher had lived the finest life he could have ever wished for, he wasn't completely content since he was constantly hungry and penniless.

#Tideswaveyolo
#Isurvive
#LasVegasontheroad

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Summary: In this chapter, author Jon Krakauer starts emphasizing the process rather than the end result. In the little hamlet of Carthage, South Dakota—population 274—Krakauer initially stops to meet with Wayne Westerberg. Chris was a hitchhiker when Wayne picked him up in the fall of 1990 (see page 17). When Chris first asks Wayne for a lift to the Saco Hot Springs, they quickly bond and become good friends. This friendship lasts until Chris's passing. Wayne characterizes Chris as extroverted, dedicated, intelligent, and well-liked by the locals who act as his adopted family (p. 18). After this, Chris abandons Annandale, Virginia, and declares Carthage his permanent residence (p. 18). The rest of the chapter then focuses on Chris' actual family and house, according to Krakauer. Although Chris had every benefit growing up in their upper-middle-class household, he paints a picture of their tumultuous bond with his parents Walt and Billie. But then, Chris was long gone. Chris, though, had already left. He had piled all of his possessions into a small automobile five weeks previously and driven west without a plan. The expedition was intended to be an odyssey in the truest meaning of the term, a historic trek that would alter everything. He felt that the preceding years had been spent preparing to carry out the ludicrous and burdensome obligation of graduating from college. Finally, he was liberated from the oppressive world of his parents and peers, a world of abstraction, security, and material luxury, a world where he felt painfully cut off from the raw pulse of reality. (pg. 22.) He is now officially started his mission to master his own destiny.

Analysis:
Chris' family is one of the issues that led him to decide to embark on an adventure. When I read this section, I became a little irritated since everyone has family issues that they work to resolve. But Chris made the decision to leave. His quest, in my opinion, is motivated by his desire to be genuine and live the life he had always wanted. I also appreciated his consideration of the community, especially those in dire need of assistance.
#thejourneybegin
#myowndestiny
#2homes

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The second chapter started when Chris reached Mt. Kinley, Alaska, the endpoint of his quest. (pg. 9). The location is infamous for having an abandoned bus on its track. It was also the location where several hikers discovered Chris's body. They said that while none of them were on the abandoned bus, "a particularly unpleasant stench from the interior" the smell had drawn attention to them (pp. 12). The corpse weighed barely 67 pounds when Chris was discovered (pp. 12)! They also discovered that he had been starving for two and a half weeks before passing away (pg. 12). He was now unknown to anyone due to the lack of identification on his person (pp. 13).

Analysis:
When I realized that the story's main character had been discovered dead at the beginning of this chapter, I was quite surprised. The way this book flows is unusual, and I think the following couple of chapters will be about the locations he's gone.
#RIPChris #Theendofthejourney #nomorewilderness.

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The nonfiction novel Into the Wild is based on the life of Chris McCandless, a 24-year-old man who died in Alaska (the final destination of his trip). The narrative officially began when Chris first met Jim Gallien, a union electrician. (pg.4) Alex was introduced to Jim by Chris, who said that he intended to spend a few months living off the land in the jungle. Alex aspires to approach Denali National Park's edge as closely as possible. The road Chris used when he got out of the automobile was unnavigable on foot (p. 6). In addition, he declares that he will use a.22 caliber rifle and hunt without a license (page 6). (pg.6). Alex offered his watch and all of his loose change to Gallien as a token of appreciation. (pg. 7). They progressively part ways with one another as they are unable to foresee that this will be the final time they ever see one another.

Summary: I was a little bewildered at the beginning of the narrative since I had no idea what was going on. And the fact that Alex wouldn't consider other people's viewpoints makes me believe that he is rather obstinate. But we still don't know who he is. I'm eager to see what will happen next.
#mysterious #yolo #mywildernessstarted.

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I haven't had any experience in the wild before. Throughout my life, I only went on vacation with my family. We visited many beautiful places, for example, the beach, Tokyo, Niagara Falls, etc. Most of the places I visited are mostly are crowded. Sometimes, I want to sit on the bench to view the beauty of nature and absorb the nature image. When I become an adult, I will take the chance to go hiking or camping to feel the feeling of blending in with nature. It also giving me a chance to observe the beauty of the earth. My dream is to go hiking to Yosemite National Park. I want to challenge myself to see the beautiful nature of Yosemite. So, It's my dream to go to Yosemite National Park.

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I'm currently a high school senior. I love listening to music and dance.